All successful businesses and organizations engage in regular planning, at least annually, to assess progress and changing needs and to layout strategies and priorities based on the known and anticipated.

In a few weeks, the Board of the Chamber, incoming Board members and our key staff will gather in Saranac Lake for our Annual Strategic Planning Retreat.

In the words of Paul Simon, the state of the people-to-people relationship between Americans and Canadians is “like a bridge over troubled waters”

In the words of Paul Simon, the state of the people-to-people relationship between Americans and Canadians is “like a bridge over troubled waters”

A quality economy requires a quality community is something we have been saying for years, and is a l

Kermit the frog tells us that it’s not easy being green. Well, change green to global and you have the sentiment of the day here in the North Country.

By Garry Douglas As I write this, we have seen the start and then second postponement of 25% tariffs on Canada, turning a stable,...

Our Annual Issue Survey once again spotlighted welcome optimism in our North Country business community,

By Garry Douglas, Photo Supplied Thanks in part to advances achieved in 2024, we foresee a number of opportunities for economic...

The North Country Chamber recently conducted its Annual Strategic Planning Retreat with two over-arching conclusions:

By Garry Douglas | Photo Supplied On November 7-8, the Board members and staff of the North Country Chamber will gather at the Saranac...

“Doing Business With Us” North Country Chamber of Commerce event More than once in recent years, fDi Magazine has ranked Plattsburgh...

By Garry Douglas As we head into fall, we are facing the anticipated effects of the planned closing of Nova Bus early in the new year,...

Pat Leary’s journey from wild teenager to successful entrepreneur is a tale of grit, resilience, and an unwavering work ethic.

By Garry Douglas In August 2005, ground was broken for what we termed the new “Port of Excellence” at Champlain, fully replacing the...

By Garry Douglas March 19 was another milestone in the continuing growth and evolution of our North American Center of Excellence for...

by Garry Douglas Nothing is more enjoyable to an old political staffer than walking the halls of our state and national capitols, running...

By Garry Douglas President, North Country Chamber of Commerce Colin Powell used to describe optimism as a force multiplier. It is a...

by Garry Douglas The North Country Chamber is already at work on the updated Strategic Priorities adopted in December for 2024: • THE TWO...

Chambers of Commerce have been around since the 1600’s and, given their history and importance, one would think they would have inspired...